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Controlled exhaust gas recirculation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7330942
A device is described to divert engine exhaust gases around a catalytic converter when the exhaust gases are too cool to support catalytic combustion or treatment of objectionable pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and unburned hydrocarbons. The diverted gases are delivered to the engine's combustion air intake system for recycle in the engine. At normal operating temperatures (after initial warm-up) the diverter line is closed so that all the exhaust gases are directed through the catalytic converter.
Assignee:
Secretary of the Army
Patent Number(s):
US 3975904
OSTI ID:
7330942
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English